Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Kate Siegel's Role In Creep Tapes Season 3 Was "The Strangest and Most Bizarre Thing That Has Ever Been Asked of [Her]"
The first episode of Creep Tapes Season 3 gives Kate Siegel's character an absolutely wild role.
Reacher's 'Neagley' Spinoff Will Be the Perfect Watch After Season 4's Explosive Finale—Here's Why
Reacher Season 4 is gearing up for its finale, but thankfully, Neagley is here to save the day.
Golden Axe is the Perfect Animated Series for Fans of the Original SEGA Game and Everyone Who Have Never Heard of It Before
The Golden Axe show plays off a deep cut video game, but don't let that stop you from watching.
Ryan Coogler's Killer Vampire In Sinners Inspired the Terrifying Manananggal Villain of Dreamworks' Forgotten Island
Sinners' Remmick provided some key inspiration for Forgotten Island's terrifying Manananggal.
BlizzCon 2026's Biggest Announcement Will Change World of Warcraft Forever—And It's Blizzard's Most Ambitious Project to Date
World of Warcraft has always been an evolving franchise, and now, a new world begins.
'Don't Move' Killer Spider Movie Brings a Gigantic Arachnid to the Big Screen to Terrorize Churchgoers, and Its Producers Wanted It to Be Authentic and Unsettling
'Don't Move' might not be an easy watch for those with arachnophobia.
Forgotten Island Directors Dive Into How They Made Yet Another Iconic Dreamworks Animated Legend With Dave Franco's Raww the Weredog
Learn if iconic DreamWorks characters such as Toothless, Shrek, and Puss in Boots have anything on Forgotten Island's weredog, Raww.
The Paper Star Domhnall Gleeson Teases the Future of Ned and Mare's Workplace Romance In Season 2
Just like its flagship show, The Office, Peacock's The Paper is filled with workplace romance.
'Beware Boiúna' Is Not Your Average Creature Feature Horror Movie—It's Based on a Legendary Gigantic Anaconda That Really Existed
The creatives and stars behind Beware Boiúna talked about how the anaconda featured in the film was conceptualized and brought to the big screen.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Review—Here Are All 9 Houses Ranked
From Sinners to Hellraiser, Universal Studios Hollywood pulled out all the stops for their version of this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
The Whisper Man Star Seals the Fate of Frank's Son At The End Of Netflix's New Thriller Movie: 'He Did Not See That Coming'
Owen Teague revealed Francis Jr.'s offscreen fate and dove into what makes The Whisper Man tick.
'Onslaught' Director Adam Wingard Explains Connection Between 'The Guest' Super Soldier David Collins and Dan Stevens' New Character
Onslaught and The Guest might seem like separate films, but there is a connection, and it all comes down to Dan Stevens' roles in both.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Mazes Ranked—Was Sinners the Best Maze of 2026?
There were 10 incredible new mazes for Halloween Horror Nights' 35th year in Florida, but which one was the best?
The Penguin Star Cristin Milioti Opens Up About Returning to the Horror Genre After 12 Years for Killer Barney Movie 'Buddy'
It's been a while since Cristin Milioti starred in a horror movie, and now, she's facing an evil Barney.
The Hillywood Show's Star Wars Parody Gave the Show an Opportunity to Do Something It's Never Done Before—And It Led To One of It's Best Parodies Yet
The Hillywood Show has done countless parodies, but its Star Wars parody offered something new.
It Ends Movie Ending And Fate Of Main Characters Explained By Director Alex Ullom: 'James Still Needed An Answer'
Director Alex Ullom explained to The Direct how It Ends gives each character a distinct journey, each with its own unique endpoint.
Meow Wolf Is Known for Its Incredible Immersive Experiences Throughout the Country—But the New Los Angeles Location Will Take It Even Further
Here's how the Los Angeles Meow Wolf location will be linked to the city's Hollywood history.
Lucky Season 1 Finale Star Reveals Their Character Was Shocked: "I Really Don't Believe He Ever Saw That Coming"
A key character bit the dust in Lucky's finale on Apple TV, and they certainly weren't expecting it.
X-Men '97 Star Explains the Romantic Spark Between Polaris and Bishop, and Why She's Excited to See It Play Out In Season 3
Everyone likely noticed a certain spark between Polaris and Bishop in X-Men '97 Season 2. Here's where one of the show's stars wants it to go from there.
This Is Why Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Was the Only Way to Continue the Show After 244 Episodes (Exclusive)
After nearly 300 episodes, the Regular Show seemed to have wrapped up for good, but its legacy continues in a brand-new series.
From Lanterns to Widow's Bay, Here Are All the Best Offsites San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Had to Offer
Each year of San Diego Comic-Con brings new experiences to the city, and 2026 was no different.
Soulm8te Expands the M3GAN Universe With Companion Androids, Hard Hitting Questions, and Complex Characters (Exclusive Cast Interviews)
Gone is the killer child robot from M3GAN. Now, it's time for a deceivingly dangerous adult companion.
DC Studios Gave Me a Real 'Lanterns' Ring That Led to the Best Moment of SDCC 2026: Becoming a Member of the Green Lantern Corps
A highlight of this year's convention came in the form of one of the most iconic moments in comic book history, all played out in real life.
Heroes & Villains Finally Celebrates Doctor Doom and the X-Men With Incredible New Merch at SDCC 2026
Fans have long wanted to see Heroes & Villains tackle Doctor Doom, and now, it did at this year's largest pop culture convention.
Forget Guitar Hero and Rock Band—Stage Tour Is Here to Resurrect Music Rhythm Video Games and Usher In a New Golden Age
Long gone are the days of Guitar Hero and Rock Band; now, it's Stage Hero's turn.
Splash City Star Reed Shannon Explains the Importance of Role Models
According to Reed Shannon, a good role model is one of the most important things.
Nothing Could Prepare Marvel Star Kathryn Newton for Her New Shark Horror Movie
Kathryn Newton opened up about the unique experience of filming The Devil's Mouth in Thailand.
Westies Showrunners Reveal How Their New MGM+ Series Explores the NYC Underbelly In New Ways
Titus Welliver, Jessica Frances Dukes, and co-creators Chris Brancato and Michael Panes talk Westies.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Dissects Season 2's Best Performance
Amanda Zhou gives an incredible performance as Joo Dee in Book 2's live-action adaptation.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Star Explains How Rogue Is Dealing With Gambit's Death: 'She Tries to Keep It All Together'
No one has a better understanding of Rogue than X-Men '97 voice actor Lenore Zann. Here's how her mutant is faring in Season 2.
'They Fight' True Story Stars Wendell Pierce and André Holland on Becoming Their Characters
Wendell Pierce and André Holland described the hardest and easiest parts of becoming Slim and Walt in They Fight.
X-Men' 97 Star Teases Nightcrawler's Incredible Character Growth In Season 2
Nightcrawler actor Adrian Hough discussed how the mutant's Season 2 journey will be a big one.
Colin Farrell's John Sugar Just Met His Perfect Villain In Season 2 (Exclusive)
Tony Dalton goes up against Colin Farrell in Apple TV's Sugar, and the rivalry couldn't be better.
X-Men '97 Star Confirms the Difference Between Morph and Mystique
X-Men '97 star JP Karliak detailed Morph's powers and teased his more serious tone in Season 2.
X-Men Producers Eric and Julia Lewald Share How They Choose Which X-Men Team Members Spotlight
Executive producers Eric and Julia Lewald talked about juggling the X-Men's massive roster in the animated series.
Obsession Star Reveals If Nikki and Ian Were Ever In Love
Obsession star Cooper Tomlinson is confident he knows what the real deal behind Nikki and Ian was.
Netflix Is About to Release the Best Ghostbusters Project Ever in 2027
There's been a lot of Ghostbusters projects over the decades, but this new animated series looks to be on another level.
Enola Holmes 3 Reinvents Two Classic Sherlock Holmes Characters With an Old Victorian Touch
Dr. Watson and Moriarty have never looked like they do in Netflix's Enola Holmes, and that's refreshing to say the least.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Producer Teases Gambit's Resurrection: 'Always an Option'
Gambit's death in Season 1 of X-Men '97 hit hard, but surely he'll be revived one day, right? Here's what a producer had to say about it.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Star Explains Why Her Mai Might Be Better Than the Original
Mai is great in the original animated show, but the live-action version allows viewers a deeper look into the character.